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There Is A Patch Of Skin On Me Penile Shaft.

Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2020

Question: There is a patch of skin on me penile shaft. I'm not sure if its dry skin, or something more serious.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures, please

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
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I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected area under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 minutes later)

I uploaded a picture as the report

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like a wart, needs the removal

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be a wart.

It is a viral infection of the skin.

I would recommend you to consult a dermatologist and get it removed either by electrocauterization or chemical cauterization.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 minutes later)

Does that mean I have HPV? Is it contagious?

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 minutes later)

Also the affected area returned to normal color after I put lotion on it.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like HPV infection

Detailed Answer:
Yes it is looking like HPV infection.
It is contagious and transmitted sexually.
Which lotion have you put on it?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Intensive Care Aloe Soothe Lotion

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its a moisturizing lotion

Detailed Answer:
Its a moisturizing lotion.
You can continue it.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj